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Our customers were consistently shocked at the quality of sound they got from the previous version of this budget-friendly sound bar. Reviewers had many different ways of saying it should probably cost a lot more. I recently got to hear Yamaha's updated YAS-108 in person, and I was also astounded by the rich, full-range sound it put out. Its DTS Virtual:X processing did a great job of filling our cavernous vendor training room with simulated surround sound.

A "bang for your buck" champ from Yamaha

Our customers were consistently shocked at the quality of sound they got from the previous version of this budget-friendly sound bar. Reviewers had many different ways of saying it should probably cost a lot more. I recently got to hear Yamaha's updated YAS-108 in person, and I was also astounded by the rich, full-range sound it put out. Its DTS Virtual:X processing did a great job of filling our cavernous vendor training room with simulated surround sound.

Onboard amplification powers six drivers, including a pair of built-in ported subwoofers that deliver more bass than you'd expect from such a slim bar, especially at this price point. But if you want even more low-end rumble, there's a dedicated output for adding on a separate powered sub.

How does DTS Virtual:X work?

Many sound bars simulate Dolby Atmos or DTS:X by bouncing sound off your walls and ceiling. That's not what's happening here. The drivers inside the YAS-108 sound bar are slightly angled, but they're placed more or less where you'd expect to find them in two-channel bar. There are no upward-firing drivers. Instead, DTS Virtual:X almost completely relies on digital sound processing.

DTS uses what they call "spatial audio techniques" to make it seem like the sound is all around you. Incredibly sophisticated audio delays and adjustments create a larger, wider soundstage. That includes overhead atmospheric effects like leaves rustling on a tall tree or birds chirping above.

Don't miss a word

Sometimes I have to rewind movie and TV shows because I didn't catch what the actor just said, and I'm sure I'm not alone. It can be hard to hear dialogue over the background noise. That's where Yamaha's Clear Voice processing comes in handy — it brings speech to the forefront so that dialogue is easier to hear and understand.

Stream your favorite tunes

Built-in Bluetooth makes it easy to stream your favorite tunes. You can wirelessly connect up to two compatible devices at once for quick switching between them. And if you have an Alexa-enabled device, you can pair the YAS-108 to that with Bluetooth, too.

Yamaha YAS-108 Reviews

Yamaha YAS-108

It was a replacement for a Pioneer that I bought 4 years ago. It's a little too bass heavy in the dialogue even though I have the subwoofer turned way down. It is better than the TV speakers but the clear voice button doesn't do much in the way of clarity. I'll keep playing with it but all I wanted was better sound from speech, I know I'm not getting surround sound at this price point.

Yamaha YAS-108

This is my first experience with a sound bar. I like the sound and that it goes on and off with the TV via the HDMI ARC cable. The sound is great and has decent bass with the built in sub woofers. What I didn't expect was not having the volume level show up on screen and no on-screen display for the modes. Everything is LED lights on top of the bar, which on the cabinet in front of the TV, so I can's see them from the seating area. Also, the only way to switch sound modes (TV/Move/Sports etc) is through the app on your phone. I don't know if this is standard with sound bars, as this is my first one. The set up was very fast and simple and Bluetooth set up easily as well. Overall, I am happy with my choice.

Pros:Fast and easy set up, looks and sounds great

Cons:no on screen display, can't see mode unless you're looking down on the bar, need the app to control certain features.

Yamaha YAS-108

This sound bar does what an entry level system should do. There is no earth shaking bass but a pleasant enhancement to the sound of most TVs with built in speakers. If you want that surround and bass feeling get a system with multiple speakers and a subwoofer.

About time

Our Sony tv speakers were just not that good when watching anything but the news. The YAS-108 was everything we were looking for and more. Watching movies on HBO,etc are so much more enjoyable. Secondly, I have never used Crutchfield before Shame on me. Item arrived VERY quickly.

Perfect Solution

Very pleased with this sound bar. I have a small living room in my 1,120 sf townhome with a 42" Panasonic Vierra tv and this unit provides a significant upgrade in sound without the subwoofer disturbing the neighbors.

Pros:Sound quality, ease of use and setup, small profile increases location options

Great sound bar.

This was a Christmas present for my daughter who lives in Yuma. She was so surprised! She called 2 days ago and told us that she hooked it up to her TV and that it was pretty easy. She absolutely loves it!! Your customer service is absolutely wonderful and very professional.

Pros:It makes such a difference to the sound of the TV and I am glad my parents ordered it from Crutchfield.

Yamaha YAS-108

What an upgrade from the factory speakers in the TV. Didn't want to have to use the surround sound system when we are just watching TV.

Pros:Great sound without having to use a subwoofer.

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Good sound bar for the value

Grease from El Paso, TX on 12/13/2018

For those of us that can't hear certain channels because the TC speakers don't have enough output, This sound bar is the answer. I can now raise the volume of the sound bar so that the channel is loud enough. The 'clear voice' button does enhance the audio so that one can hear the dialogue better. I can't get my Sharp remote to function with some features of the sound bar remote, even though the HDMI port is enabled since the instructions call for the cable since my TV is not ARC enabled. The Crutchfield rep did forget to include the cable with the order since one does not come with the unit. The TV was bought in 2011, so maybe it doesn't support some features of the sound bar.

Cons:3D surround is different. Hard to describe changes tone somewhat also but wife loves it and would have it on anything else. BTW there is also just a surround mode (not 3d) which I personally like with voice clarity on.

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Great value

Considering the price, this bar is a great value. The sound is really quite good, especially mounted above our TV. My only gripe is that the only mounting options were keyholes. Threaded VESA holes would make mounting on a floating system much easier.

Pros:Great soundstage

Cons:Only keyhole mounts

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Yamaha YAS-108

I have a LG OLED television and this sound bar improved the quality of the sound more than I expected for the low price. Like others are saying, it would be nice if adjustments would display on screen.

Yamaha YAS-108

Simple setup and great sound. Went from box to hook up and listening in under 30 minutes. Crutchfield ease of ordering, service and shipping is the best. Very pleased with product so far. Having 60 days to test product or return is great. I feel for sure this item will be a keeper.

Yamaha YAS-108

Very disappointed with this purchase. The sound quality is horrible, fuzzy and distorted. I was expecting much better based on the reviews.

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Crutchfield responseon 11/28/2018Eric, we're sorry you're disappointed with your sound bar. Whenever you are not completely satisfied with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team at 1-800-955-9091. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of the purchase.

Killer sound

I redesigned my basement and sadly had to get rid of my 5.1 surround sound setup. I had no choice but to go with a sound bar. I picked the YAS-108 because I had a really good subwoofer that I wanted to keep. I'm glad I did because this thing pounds. It was incredibly easy to set up, and the sound is incredible. You don't need to use a subwoofer, but I'm glad I have it.

Pros:Allows a subwoofer, easy to set up, killer sound.

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Yamaha YAS-108

I searched many sound bars and decided to get the Yamaha YAS-108. Great choice. The sound is outstanding. Many choices too choose from including added base. Plug it in and it works instantly. Very low learning curve. Love the Bluetooth. Connects instantly and sounds terrific. Crutchfield is excellent as always. For the price you won't be disappointed.

Fine for our needs

We are quite pleased with the YAS-108. All we needed was something better than the lousy small speakers in the back of our TV. Since our TV is within an armoire the sound was having trouble escaping. We simply place the YAS-108 in front of the TV pointing upwards and plenty of sound reaches us! It has plenty of volume -- we never turn it up all the way. We use it mainly for shows with mostly dialog so I can't comment on the subwoofers. The "Clear Voice" setting helps some with understanding dialog but I would prefer that it had a few levels -- it doesn't provide enough clarity for me, someone with hearing aids. That is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars. If you use it for streaming music don't expect fantastic music quality, it doesn't begin to equal high-quality speakers, but what do you expect for this price.

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Yamaha YAS-108

Installation was incredibly easy. Sound quality is very good for a single sound bar. The voices come through very clear. The phone app makes for quick & easy settings changes from music to sports, to big action movies. The Bluetooth connection allows for music to be played from my phone. And again another easy connection. I had a simple installation question that was handled quickly & concisely by the Crutchfield tech. Lastly, I searched for the same product at a better price, but couldn't beat the Crutchfield price.

Yamaha YAS-108

Low profile was a plus for it to fit in front of the tv without blocking the display. Set up was a problematic getting the hdmi arc to work with the tv but Yamaha support was able to provide the answer which was not in the manual. Will probably add a subwoofer at some point. The bar does provide substantially better sound than the tv speakers. There is a bit of a lag after turning on the tv for the bar to auto start.

Yamaha YAS-108

Wow!!what an easy purchase! The sound quality is unreal for the price, a true value in a world of junk! I shopped for a week before i purchased, read all kinds of reviews but when i read Crutchfield's review i was sold! And when i called the experience just got better. I will no longer shop the big box stores, Crutchfield is my go to store from now on. The Yamaha sound bar was so easy to hook up it was unreal. Thanks again.

Pros:Easy to hook up, sounds very high end.

Cons:Hiding wires hard to do.

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Quality Sound

Very easy set up, that took only a few minutes. Great sound from a compact unit. I like that it doesn't take up a lot of space. Works well with my Samsung tv and switches to Bluetooth for iTunes with one button. Clear voice feature does actually make a difference.

I love this sound bar

I love this sound bar. The unit is installed in a motorhome and I didn't have the room or want for a separate sub woofer. The sound is incredible for such a small unit. It does everything is says it can do.

Pros:Sound is incredible.
Perfect size
Installation was simple especially with the included wall mounting template.
Best value for the price.

No-brainer upgrade for TV speakers

I bought this to replace an older Yamaha sound (ATS-1010) bar for the HDMI-ARC feature, and I'm very happy with the update. The setup is simple and the HDMI-ARC function means that any remote that can control my TV volume also adjusts the sound bar. This includes my Roku and TiVo remotes, and of course the original TV remote. After the initial setup - for my preferences, that's Clear Voice: On and Surround: Off - I find that I don't need the Yamaha remote at all. The unit is much slimmer than then older sound bar and looks great. The way the HDMI and power cables are routed, they're easy to hide.
As a bonus, the unit has an "auto power standby" feature that means that the soundbar turns itself on and off automatically. I verified with a watt-meter that the power draw when the unit is in standby is essentially nothing (it bounces between 0.0 and 0.1W), which is great since the old sound bar would pull 6-7W if we forgot to turn it off (which had to be done either manually or with the Yamaha remote).
Finally the Bluetooth feature works as advertised. The pairing process was simple from an Android device and sounds great.
In summary, this unit is the perfect upgrade from TV speakers. It's not going to sound like a big 5.1 system with a dedicated subwoofer, but you'll also be up and running in just a few minutes and have really good sound.

Yamaha YAS-108

I like this speaker a lot. The only problem is that it is primarily a wall mounted item and it is bigger than i realized. Probably all my fault for not reading carefully. Anyway, the sound is great and I have figured out how to have it sitting on the TV stand. I like it a lot and can recommend it highly!

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Yamaha YAS-108

Awesome crisp sound coming from this sound bar. You can clearly hear the sound of what you are watching as if you are right there in the scene. The Yamaha YAS-108 exceeds all expectations with the price you.

RE: Decent sound . . . but it's not a sound nirvana

Mixed feelings with the YAS-108. Originally I was a bit underwhelmed by the sound and options. I thought the 3D surround effect was lacking a bit of crispness of sound. For the first day I was disappointed as I had unrealistically expected a sound nirvana . . . a chorus of angels playing harps when the soundbar was engaged. OK, so the Yamaha YAS-108 isn't that good and still cannot measure up to my old surround sound system. I guess coming into this I had read the reviews and expected a lot more . . . and so I was starting to second guess my purchase.
However, after another day or two of experimenting with different options and listening to the TV with and without the soundbar playing I begain to really appreciate the YAS-108. While I never found the Samsung TV's sound to be horrible, the YAS-108 most definitely improves the sound quality as I found I could hear a lot more sounds . . . I mean to say it wasn't just that the sound was magnified, but now the clarity is stepped up a notch.
To be honest one of the main reasons I wanted to try a soundbar though wasn't for the improved sound, but rather because as I get older I find it more of a challenge to pick up the actor's dialogue. It often seems to get lost in the soundtrack of the TV show, movie, etc. I've played around with the Clear Voice feature and while it isn't as if someone was whispering the lines into my ear (or as good as listening to a movie with my Sennheiser headphones), voices come across clearer.

Plenty Of Boom For A Small Room!

I needed a sound bar for a small bedroom with a 4K 55" Sony XBR LOL. So you can guess I don't have much room for a sub or anything else as I have other devices in the room...etc.
Do to lack of space I had to wall mount the sub above the tv on the wall, easy to do and sounds awesome. When I say awesome please don't expect the same sound as the venerable Martin Logan folded motion tweeters, or their X-subs, but for a small bedroom this ting rocks and it's so easy to understand it's features and how to read the sound bar lights, even if you've never used a YAS or YSP series.
I know most audiophiles won't like too much processing but the 3D surround with clear voice enabled is freaking sweet the money!!!
Dialogue and movies sound excellent, not good but excellent. Sports too! Anything!! For the price??? Yay!!!!
Once I put my final desired settings my cable remote handles the rest. The sound bar responds to it all. Lovely.
If you are in the market for a sound bar that of course will triumph your tv's built in crappy speakers and you need it for a smaller room please don't waste your time with brands like Vizio and the likes, listen, let companies like that make tv's and let companies like Yamaha take care of your audio.

Great on its own! Even better paired with a sub!!

I have the YAS 106 and love it. The 108 is even better. The 3D sound field is awesome. I love that the sound bar allows you to use any subwoofer. I have a SVS 12" beast paired wireless with the 108. Unbelievable sound. The app does not support the 108 as of this posting but should be available by the end of August.

Pros:3D sound field processing
actually has good sounding bass on its own
size

Cons:remote - not lighted
app not supported as of this posting

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Yamaha YAS-108

Pros. Nice sound.
Cons. Doesn't work very good with universal remote
provided by cable company. (UR5U-878OL-BHC)
Problem with volume control and on/off.
Very disappointed with tech support offered by Crutchfield.
I ended up looking on Google and YouTube. Probably returning.

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Crutchfield responseon 8/29/2018Chris contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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YAS-108 is really the YAS-10Great!

Had the YAS-107 and exchanged it for this YAS-108. The YAS-108 seems similar to the 107 but has a slightly more enhanced crispness to its sound output. Its rounded ends give it a styling enhancement as well. It is truly an excellent sound bar for those not really needing or wanting a home theater set-up but just a sound bar that produces better sound without even having to add a subwoofer for added bass at more than an affordable price for sound greatness.

Yamaha YAS-108

It's not home theater experience, but I didn't buy it for that. It's a great upgrade over standard TV speakers which is what I wanted. I chose this unit because I already had a powered sub. Once I got it balanced, it works exactly as I expected. I no longer turn to the wife and ask "what did they say?"

Just okay

Bought this to replace an older Sony 5.1 Dolby Digital surround system. The sound is satisfactory but not nearly as robust as my old surround system. It just sounds small. Which is not surprising since it does have smaller speakers. I have mine in a large 2 story family room, which is part of the problem. I think it is better suited for a smaller room.
Setup is easy and straightforward. The mode status LEDs are confusing and lacking. There is not an LED for all of the modes. Pressing the Info button on the remote will cause the few LEDs there are to display in certain patterns depending on the mode. However you have to consult the manual to decifer the patterns. In addition, the LEDs are on top of the bar, making it impossible to see them while seated. Unless you mount the bar on a wall. In which case the bar is mounted with the top facing out making the LEDs visible.

Pros:- Easy to set up
- Sounds better than built in TV speakers

Cons:- Small sound compared to a surround sound system
- Difficult to determine what mode it's

Amazing surround sound.

I was at first amazed by what I heard on my friends YAS-107. I waited for the 108 to be released and Crutchfield had it first. It is being used for music playback in an AirBnB house. When set to Surround Sound, the music fills the whole house!

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Features

2.1ch Active Soundbar Speaker: The Yamaha YAS-108 active
soundbar speaker features a 2.1ch driver configuration with one 1" dome tweeter
and one 2.125" mid-woofer for each of the left & right channels, as well as dual
3" subwoofers for the LFE channel. The YAS-108 delivers 120-watts of power to
the enclosed drivers - 30 watts to each of the left & right channels and 60
watts to both subwoofers.

Built-In Subwoofers w/ Bass Extension: The YAS-108 is
equipped with dual, built-in 3" subwoofers plus a unique bass reflex port and "Bass
Extension" processing to deliver exceptional low-end performance without the
need for a separate powered subwoofer. You can adjust the level of the built-in
subwoofers independently from the soundbar's overall volume.

Compressed Music Enhancer: The Compressed Music Enhancer
restores frequency response lost during digital compression, so your music
sounds the way it should. Optimized for Bluetooth audio transmission, you'll
enjoy vivid, lively sound quality during wireless playback. When a compressed
source is played, the Compressed Music Enhancer engages automatically.

DTS Virtual:X + 3D Surround:
The YAS-108 can deliver immersive 3D surround sound, simulating sound
effects that seem to move around the listener and even have a sense of height.
Thanks to DTS Virtual:X &
3D Surround the YAS-108 allows surround sound to be heard not only from horizontal directions,
but also from varying heights. DTS Virtual:X can be used with any content (from 2ch to 5.1ch soundtracks), while
delivering virtual height & virtual surround processing based on psychoacoustics
(not reflective surfaces). Ideal for use with any multichannel content
(including DTS- and Dolby-encoded soundtracks) it creates more spacious,
lifelike sound for all of your favorite TV shows, movies and games.

4K/60HZ + HDCP 2.2: The YAS-108 supports up to 4K (3840x2160
pixels) video @ 60 frames per second
through its HDMI input and output. The HDMI input and output is HDCP
2.2 certified, which fully complies with the latest copyright protection standard for
4K video transmission. It also supports a 480i, 480p, 720p,
1080i, or 1080p video signal.

4:4:4 Color Subsampling: In addition, the HDMI input
and output support RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0 color
subsampling (@ 60Hz or 50Hz). With 4:4:4 color subsampling, luminance
(brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled at the same rate; resulting in
an RGB color palette as big as the video sampling rate for a video image
with more colors, plus greater color accuracy and detail.

Deep Color & x.v.Color: The soundbar's HDMI jacks
support Deep Color & x.v.Color content, which can display a larger color
range than standard-definition schemes. The result is a more lifelike,
vibrant picture.

High Dynamic Range: High Dynamic Range video provides enhanced picture quality by
simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of
an image. HDR reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness
levels, creating greater contrast. This increased contrast reveals the
subtle nuances of the image, from detailed blacks and shadows to the
brightest whites and colors, plus greater depth. The YAS-108 supports HDR
10 and HLG.

HDR 10: HDR 10 is an open standard and currently the
most popular HDR format on the market. It uses static metadata at the start
of a movie to tell the receiver and your TV that the video content is
encoded using HDR.

HLG: HLG (Hybrid-Log Gamma) is primarily designed for
live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It uses no pre-encoded metadata
and is backwards compatible with SDR. HLG's native compatibility allows much
of today's existing SDR infrastructure to be re-used for HDR in the future.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature of the YAS-108's
HDMI output allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to the soundbar
through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your
TV. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television.

Note: Because with some televisions, the ARC-enabled
HDMI input will only pass 2ch PCM from devices connected to the TV via HDMI
or analog, we recommend that you connect your Blu-ray player or
Satellite/Cable box to the Yamaha soundbar directly; and then connect the
YAS-108's ARC-enabled HDMI output to your TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input. This
setup will give you with the best overall sound performance.

Analog & Digital Audio Inputs: The YAS-108 is outfitted with
both analog & digital audio outputs to connect to your TV. There is one optical
(toslink) digital input that supports 2Ch PCM, 5.1ch Dolby Digital, and 5.1ch
DTS audio signals (up to 24-bit/32-48kHz). There is also one stereo minijack
(3.5mm) audio input for televisions without an optical digital out.

Note: The digital optical output terminals of some
flat-panel TVs only send an audio signal in 5.1ch when receiving Dolby
Digital/DTS surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection,
or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch stereo from sources
connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or
satellite/cable box).

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Yamaha YAS-108 soundbar
speaker system supports Bluetooth (v5.0) A2DP wireless audio streaming (up
to 33'). This allows you to stream stored music and music apps from your
Bluetooth-enabled device; such as your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android
smartphone/table, Windows Phone/PC, or Mac computer/laptop to the YAS-108
soundbar speaker. You will continue to navigate your music and view song/artist
information from your Bluetooth-enabled device.

Dual Device Connection: The YAS-108 allows you to
wirelessly pair and connect two Bluetooth source devices, so you can switch
easily back and forth between devices and music libraries.

SBC + AAC Codecs: In addition to support for the
standard SBC Bluetooth audio codec, the Yamaha soundbar speaker offers
support of AAC. By supporting AAC, the YAS-108 soundbar offers better audio
performance of the music streamed from your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

Bluetooth Standby: The Bluetooth Standby function
allows you to turn On or Off the soundbar automatically, linked with the
operation of a Bluetooth device.

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some
Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may
not support all features when used with the Yamaha YAS-108.

Sub Out: A mono-RCA subwoofer output lets you hook up an
optional powered sub (sold separately). The soundbar's built-in subs will
continue to produce sound along with the external power sub.

IR Remote w/ HDMI-CEC: The YAS-108 comes with a sleek, easy-to-use
IR remote control for wireless operation of the soundbar speaker. Also, if your
TV supports HDMI CEC and uses HDMI connectivity, it is possible to adjust the
volume of the sound bar using your TV's remote to simplify day-to-day operation.

Note: This soundbar does not allow you to program your TV
remote to operate the speaker, but does offer HDMI control through your
compatible TV's remote.

Mounting Options: Due to its slim profile, the soundbar fits
in front of most flat-panel TVs without blocking the screen. If you prefer to
wall-mount the speaker, the YAS-108 offers built-in keyhole slots (spaced 18"
apart). A built-in gyroscope optimizes sound depending on whether the soundbar
is placed on a table-top or hung on wall.

Table-Top Dimensions: 34.9375" (w) x 2.1875" (h) x
5.1875" (d)

Wall-Mount Dimensions: 34.9375" (w) x 5.1875" (h) x 2.1875"
(d)

Auto Power Standby: When the Auto Power Standby function is
enabled, the unit will automatically turn off when there is no operation for 8
hours. When Bluetooth or HDMI is selected as the input, the unit will turn off
after no audio input and no operation for 20 minutes.

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Customer Q&A

Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

price and good reviews
[ pete Jan 10, 2019 ]

My Pioneer sound bar died after 4 years and I have had good luck with Yamaha products.
[ lew52 Jan 04, 2019 ]

It is a great entry level sound bar. I chose it for my daughter and son-in-law who are apartment dwellers looking for better sound than their TV can deliver. They also are big into Alexa so the compatibility is a great bonus.
[ Max Dec 17, 2018 ]

Great ratings and easy set up for an older relative
[ DOUG Dec 17, 2018 ]

I have owned yamaha products in the past and have found them to be of high quality.
[ richard a. Dec 16, 2018 ]

I know that Yamaha has a great reputation for quality sound equipment.
[ Mark Dec 12, 2018 ]

No sub woofer and has ARC
[ Valerie Dec 08, 2018 ]

Price and overall good reviews.
[ DEB Dec 04, 2018 ]

Price and options - 4k pass-thru.
[ Daniel Nov 27, 2018 ]

Crutchfield rep recommended it
[ jason Nov 25, 2018 ]

Compact design and good sound quality.
[ STEVEN Nov 23, 2018 ]

This speaker is awesome for those of you who want simplicity and great sound.
[ CHARLES Nov 23, 2018 ]

Excellent reviews at Crutchfield, and in online review sites where it was compared to other brands. Also because of the excellent information I received from a Crutchfield sales adviser.
[ Mark Nov 22, 2018 ]

It looked like a good deal for the price. The reviews were helpful
[ Yvonne Nov 21, 2018 ]

Wanted a sound bar to improve TV sound for times when I don't want to turn on my entire home theater system. Thought the quality and features of this sound bar would fit that purpose well!
[ BRIAN Oct 05, 2018 ]

I've really enjoyed my Yamaha ATS-1010 - the "Clear Voice" feature makes a big difference and the sound bar has functioned flawlessly for over 5 years - but it was time to upgrade to a unit that supports HDMI ARC (and Bluetooth is nice too). Yamaha seems to dominate in this space at this price point, and I trust Crutchfield to carry quality items.
[ tony Sep 09, 2018 ]

Cheaper sound bar. New tv has terrible sound so opted for a cheaper sound bar with woofers but no sub as we don't really need a big system. If we went with a big system sound bars seem insufficient in general.
[ Nathaniel Sep 08, 2018 ]

It's got very new technology that works for today!
[ Pablo I. Sep 03, 2018 ]

i like turtles
[ Mark Sep 02, 2018 ]

Sales representative recommended this product after our discussion about what I was looking for.
[ L Sep 01, 2018 ]

Compact, good reviews, good brand, small sub-woofers included in single package soundbar
[ Steven Aug 31, 2018 ]

Decided to try a soundbar for the first time and the ratings for this model were great.
[ T Aug 27, 2018 ]

great reviews
[ john Aug 23, 2018 ]

Reviews
[ Jon Aug 19, 2018 ]

I look at feature, and also review's of people who bought this same speaker. Excellent reviews....
[ don Aug 19, 2018 ]

reviews and price
[ paul Aug 16, 2018 ]

BECAUSE I HAVE THE YAS-107 AND WANTED TO UPGRADE AND THE SOUND IS GREAT
[ daryl Aug 16, 2018 ]

top seller and it had built in sub. I is a gift for my mother she is 76 years young so I didn't want it to be complicated for her
[ Greg Aug 14, 2018 ]

Reviews are good, dimensions work and I didn't want a separate sub woofer since I have one as part of my surround system. I hope the vocal enhancements work well. I expect Yamaha products to be very good to exceptional.
[ Doug Aug 10, 2018 ]

the consultant was very helpful
[ William Aug 07, 2018 ]

I am a Yamaha. I find their products to be of excellent quality and performance .
[ Joseph Jul 29, 2018 ]

I like the features and the fact that it is Alexa compatible. It is reasonably priced. Yamaha is music.. I have bought Yamaha products before.
[ JERRY N Jul 26, 2018 ]

Features, Price, and Performance
[ Wayne A. Jul 24, 2018 ]

After reading several reviews for soundbars with internal subwoofers, the Yamaha YAS-108 seemed to be the best value for the money. It also is a size that will easily fit under my new QLED Samsung tv
[ Douglas Jul 16, 2018 ]

Recommended by Rusty.
[ Mark Jul 15, 2018 ]

We bought this speaker for our second TV, we have one for the first TV and it is great.
[ Cathy Jul 15, 2018 ]

Good reviews
[ Andrew Jul 10, 2018 ]

I chose the Yamaha YAS-108 due to the rave reviews of the prior model (YAS-107) Also the excellent reputation of Yamaha products in general and the price.
[ Johnny Jul 09, 2018 ]

5 questions already asked

Yes yes yes yes! That is exactly as we have it setup in the bedroom. Spacers do the job perfectly and the wires hang down behind into their respective inputs. I also paired this wonderful soundbar with a mini REL subwoofer and the bedroom sounds like a theatre room. Great for small to medium bedrooms.
[ PAUL Dec 28, 2018 ]

It should allow you to run wires behind the soundbar i didn't put my soundbar on the wall good price
[ RON Dec 28, 2018 ]

If you mount the bar directly above the TV you should be able to come down behind the TV from behind the soundboard Enter an answer to this question.
[ HENRY Dec 28, 2018 ]

Sorry, didn;t mount but appears that the wires would work that way.
[ Janis Dec 28, 2018 ]

It does not have a wireless subwoofer. There is a connection to add one, but, not wirelessly. While it does sound pretty nice it lacks deep bass. If you want more bass you may want to look at the YAS-207 as an alternative. Depending on your budget you could look at the YAS-706 which has a wireless sub and has a music cast system.
[ kurt Sep 07, 2018 ]

I purchased the sound bar without a subwoofer. The unit itself has very strong bass. I would not spend more for a subwoofer. Try it alone first.
[ JAMES R Sep 06, 2018 ]

I have a slight hearing loss in one ear and also found voices to be unclear from my TV speakers. My soundbar is on a 29'' high TV stand and I can now hear voices with no problem. Mounting it on a wall might be better, but the table works well enough for me that it wasn't necessary.
[ Paul Sep 10, 2018 ]

For someone who is slightly hard of hearing I would install it on the table-top option facing the listener.
A better option (your loved one will feel like she has perfect hearing) would be what I did for my father who is almost completely deaf, and that is purchase the Sennheiser RS 175 wireless headphones. Amazing sound and she won't miss a thing. Just make sure her tv has an optical cable input. Hope this helps.
[ PAUL Sep 10, 2018 ]

If mounted on a wall, the drivers will be facing the audience. If placed on a table, the drivers will be facing up.
[ Peter Sep 10, 2018 ]

Mounted on the wall would produce the best sound quality so that there is nothing obstructing the sound and if possible might even be better if it was mounted about the TV for someone hard of hearing.
[ Melinda Sep 10, 2018 ]

Your better to put on the wall
[ RON Sep 10, 2018 ]

For me, I think you'd have to mount it to a wall as opposed to laying it flat. In addition to the sound projecting better from that position (IMO), you can see the indicator lights better.
[ Andy Sep 10, 2018 ]

We have ours on the table in front of the tv. Possibly on the wall facing forward would be better, but too little difference to matter, in my opinion. BTW, I like the simplicity of the connectivity, and the sound is a big improvement, especially for speech.
[ William Sep 10, 2018 ]

I tried both , I like the wall , better sound
[ Harry Sep 10, 2018 ]

We have on the table and it works great. Use clear voice. Paul.
[ Paul Sep 10, 2018 ]

Mount on wall with speakers facing forward. This also
Gives you better control with your remote control.
The clear voice works great.
[ HENRY Sep 09, 2018 ]